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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,400

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $39,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $37,540
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 95
Remote start 425 425
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 78
Remote start 353 353
Options (change) 6,005 570
Options (change) 5,405 473
Destination 895 895
Total Price $37,400 $41,365
Total Invoice $34,680 $38,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,596
Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,400$41,365
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,925$41,365
Total Invoice$34,680$38,908
Adjustments for Features-1,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,312$38,908

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,940$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in184.4 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.936.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested80065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%

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